Burbank, Santa Clara County, California facts for kids
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Burbank
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Location of Burbank in Santa Clara County.
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 Burbank
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,940 |
| • Density | 11,875.00/sq mi (4,582.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
95128
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| Area codes | 408/669 |
| FIPS code | 06-08968 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 277480, 2407924 |
Burbank is a small area in Santa Clara County, California. It is not an official city. Instead, it is an "unincorporated community." This means it is governed by the county, not its own city government.
Burbank is like an island. It is completely surrounded by the city of San Jose. In 2010, about 4,926 people lived there. The area was named after a famous plant scientist, Luther Burbank.
Burbank is known for its antique shops. It is also close to popular places like Santana Row and Westfield Valley Fair mall. It is also near downtown San Jose.
The area uses ZIP code 95128. Its phone area codes are 408 and 669.
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Where is Burbank Located?
Burbank is a small place. It covers about 0.4 square miles (1.08 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The Burbank area is mainly along Bascom Avenue. This street is between West San Carlos Street and Interstate 280. As mentioned, it is an "urban island." This means it is fully surrounded by the City of San Jose.
Who Lives in Burbank?
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Population in 2010
In 2010, Burbank had 4,926 residents. About 60.8% of the people were White. About 2.7% were African American. Around 7.7% were Asian. Many people, about 50.9%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Most people in Burbank live in homes with families. About 33% of homes had children under 18. The average household had 2.62 people. The average family had 3.32 people.
The median age in Burbank was 34.5 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older. About 22.8% of residents were under 18. About 6.2% were 65 or older.
Many homes in Burbank are rented. About 56.2% of homes were rented. The rest, 43.8%, were owned by the people living in them.
Population in 2000
In 2000, Burbank had 5,239 people. The population density was about 11,748 people per square mile. About 63.52% of residents were White. Around 6.74% were Asian. About 43.12% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The median income for a family was $51,769 per year. This is the middle income for families. About 10.8% of the population lived below the poverty line. This means they had very low incomes.
Schools in Burbank
Burbank has one public school. It is called Luther Burbank School. This school teaches students from kindergarten to 8th grade. It is located on San Carlos Street and Wabash.
The Luther Burbank School District runs this school. The district started in 1906. Students from Burbank go to high schools in the Campbell Union High School District.
Important Places in Burbank
There are a few interesting landmarks in Burbank.
- Old Fire Station: The second Burbank fire station was sold in the late 1970s. It is on Scott Street and Flagg Avenue. You can still see its unusually tall garage door. This is a hint that it was once a fire station.
- Burbank Theater: The Burbank Theater is another well-known building. It is no longer used as a theater.
- Burbank Business Circle: This is a special road in San Jose. It runs through a shopping center parking lot. This is at Bascom Avenue and Stevens Creek Blvd.
See also
In Spanish: Burbank (condado de Santa Clara) para niños
